Remakes, reboots, revivals, sequels, and requels are the trends of 2024, but do recycled films actually work?
While capitalizing on the lingering affection for the original, these new productions feature modern stars to attract younger audiences. In a world where “the old days were better,” Hollywood is addicted to remaking what works. Familiar characters and premises allow directors to jump right into compelling storytelling. Sometimes that can lead to great, commercially successful projects like this one. A star is bornBut sometimes it results in something like this: cat.
Of course, critics and fans can differ greatly, especially when it comes to iterations of existing IPs. One film that looks set to be a success overall is this week’s blockbuster. TwisterHe stars in the sequel to the 1996 hit. Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton.
The film follows Kate Cooper.Daisy Edgar Jones), a former storm chaser who suffers a devastating encounter with a tornado. When she is lured back into the open plains by a groundbreaking new tracking system, she is joined by Tyler Owens (Glen Powell), a charming social media superstar. The clashing duo and competing teams are thrown together in a fight for their lives when multiple systems come together in central Oklahoma.
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The film, which opened on Friday, July 19, is expected to gross more than $50 million in its opening weekend after earning a whopping $31 million on its first day, including previews. Deadline(Editor’s note: That’s a 76% increase over the first film’s $41 million opening gross in 1996, adjusted for inflation.)
““Twister is a very vivid experience, but it’s also about these people and this real community. They’re just cowboys chasing the wind,” Powell, 35, told us exclusively. Our Week While promoting the sequel, “There’s a sense of freedom, curiosity, and fascination in that film. I wanted to leave the original and go on that journey. When this film came out, (Top Gun: Maverick director) Joseph Kosinski He was one of the early writers on the script, and he told me about a role I could potentially fit in. I was really flattered. It would have been really annoying to see Tyler’s cowboy hat on anyone but me.”
Glen Powell of ‘Twisters’
YouTube/Universal PicturesSome critics believe that Hollywood stifles creativity by lazily relying on nostalgia and not giving new concepts a chance. But what is the reality? Let’s take a closer look.
‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’
Axel F It is provided as the 4th work. beverly hills cop See the franchise and the comeback Eddie Murphy In the title role, when Axel’s daughter’s life is threatened, he teams up with a new partner (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) and some old friends pressure him to hatch a conspiracy.
Critics’ opinion: “Lively and playful,” but also “lackluster.”
Streaming Statistics: Netflix’s #1 movie release week
Rotten Tomatoes: 65%
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youtube‘The Man of Autumn’
It presents an action comedy. Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt It is loosely based on the 1980s TV show of the same name in which he starred. Lee Majors and Douglas BarThe film follows retired stuntman Colt (Gosling) as he dives back into action starring big-studio stars. Aaron Taylor Johnsondisappears. The mystery also leads him to a job that reconnects him with his ex-lover, Jodi (Blunt), who also happens to be directing a film.
Critics’ opinion: “When the real disruption starts, everything moves at an adrenaline-fueled pace.”
Box Office: $91,072,780
Rotten Tomatoes: 81%
‘Bad Girls’
Let’s talk about meta. After the original beauty pageant took the lead Lindsay Lohan Premiered in 2004, writer and executive producer Tina Fey We produced a Broadway musical that opened in 2017. News & EL The alumni then brought the musical back to the big screen. bad girls 2024 — Are You Following?
In conclusion, the movie musical has the same plot (same characters) as the OG movie, but with songs. It still stars newcomer Cady Heron (now Angourie Rice) welcomed to the top of the social food chain ruled by Queen Bee Regina George (formerly Plastic). Rachel McAdamsnow Lenny Rap(and also appeared in a Broadway musical.) However, Cady is Regina’s ex-boyfriend Aaron (once Jonathan Bennettnow Chris Briney), she soon realizes that she is their target.
Critics’ opinion: “Everything good about the musical is part of the movie.”
Box Office: $72,404,248
Rotten Tomatoes: 69%
‘Planet Kingdom’
2017’s independent sequel War for the Planet of the Apes, Kingdom is the fourth work planet of the apes It is a reboot of the series and the tenth film since the franchise began in 1968.
Kingdom, some star Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Kevin Durand, Peter Macon and William H. MacyIt follows a young ape on a journey that forces him to question everything he has learned about the past of humans and apes. (Yes, there are plenty of guides online on how to watch this franchise in order, and we recommend using them for the best experience.)
Critics’ opinion: “It’s not bad at all, but it relies on story lines and ideas borrowed from The Lion King.”
Box Office: $168,696,514
Rotten Tomatoes: 80%
‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’
The fifth film in Legendary Pictures’ Monsterverse and its sequel in 2021 Godzilla vs. Kong – The New Empire Featuring the return of the Titans, they must now team up to face the Scar King, a giant beast that resembles Kong and threatens to destroy all civilization. Movie Star Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Dan Stevens and Kaylee Hottle.
Critics’ opinion: “A textbook visual thrill ride mixed with brief moments of forced emotion.”
Box Office: $196,350,016
Rotten Tomatoes: 54%
Thanks for a memorable summer, Babenheimer. You deserved better, more consistent movies, Captain Marvel and Ant-Man. That title alone was a win, Cocaine Bear. But as the calendar turns, it’s time to get excited about new movies. And despite the production and release delays that have been caused by (…)
‘Road House’
1989s Road House Starred Patrick Swayze As a bouncer at a newly renovated roadside saloon protecting a small Missouri town from corrupt businessmen, the 2024 remake focuses on: I made mine harl Playing former UFC fighter Dalton, he visits a Florida Keys roadhouse, only to discover that paradise is not what it seems. On the back of the huge success of the film, Prime Video announced in May that Gyllenhaal would return for a sequel.
Critics’ opinion: “It’s really great… and it’s really exciting.”
Streaming Statistics: 50 million viewers in the first two weeks
Rotten Tomatoes: 59%
‘Furiosa: The Mad Max Saga’
angry It was used as the original story for the 2014 film Fury Road. Charlize Theron As the lead actress, she passes the torch. Anna Taylor JoyYou play a character from 15 to 20 years before the incident. Fury Road Furiosa follows the character’s life over a decade after she is kidnapped by the forces of the warlord Dementus.Chris Hemsworth) became the catalyst for her rise to the position of emperor.
angry is the fifth film Mad Max All series are both directed and produced by George Miller.
Critics’ opinion: “A fun, big-time popcorn movie.” But unlike Fury Road, “it doesn’t completely blow up.”
Box Office: $67,260,980
Rotten Tomatoes: 90%
